MVI 2020 Annual Report by missionaryventuresint

2020 Annual Report

A baby in South Africa receives a new teddy bear, a special gift from MVI missionaries as they work to equip and empower the leaders of her daycare center.

Letter from the President Bill Snell Leaders Empowered

Nations Impacted

854

Vulnerable women & children served

Bible school students

256

Dear friends, Ministries Equipped

15,853

5,644

9,399

Christian schools engaged

425

Leaders equipped with transportation

1,131,120

Decisions for Christ

"I wish people about MVI. Asmore much as I hate knew this pandemic, I love how the Missionary Ventures family has responded to it. They have stepped out with compassionate hearts, full of faith, to respond to their They are a global organization that is communities' needs for help and hope. They have delivered food to hurting families, changing so many people’s lives around adapted school schedules numerous times, spent hours teaching online Bible studies, and the world through a own variety of ways, surrendered their comfort and security numerous times, all for the sake of the gospel. empowering God’s people across What an honor to have a front rowthe seat to witness the ways God has shown up again and again. globe to hear the message about Jesus Christ." Isaiah records a Messianic revelation in Isaiah 49:6, which speaks to all who are in Christ - Krystal Parker, Board Member and face spiritual opposition and weakness in the flesh — "It is too small a thing that you should be my servant... I will make you a light of the nations, so that My salvation may reach the end of the earth."

Dear friends, we are called by Christ and equipped by the Holy Spirit to reveal in no uncertain terms, the life, light, and gospel of Jesus to every nation regardless of opposition.

International Leadership Council

I hope you are encouraged by our first-ever annual report. We look forward to providing you with this summary of God's faithfulness every year. As we highlight the ways we’ve seen God work through the MVI family, I pray you are encouraged that you are also part of the MVI family. Through your prayers and involvement, you have demonstrated great faith in the Lord and His work through MVI. Thank you for your partnership.

Board of Directors

Bill Snell, President Gary Hall, Chairman Glenn Williams, Secretary Bill Snell,John President Peter McDaniel Ogden, Sr. Brandon Reed Krystal Parker International Missionary Ventures Brad Tubbs Cynthia Williams

Bill Snell, MVI President Alcides Fuentes, MV Latin America Arlen King, Director of Field Development Andrew Marriott, MotiVate (MV New Zealand) Luther Meier, MVI Vice President at Large Darren Mitzi, MV Great Britain Philip Plowman, MV Australia Brad Staton, Chief Development Officer Lloyd Thabatha, MV South Africa

Financials The Legacy of a Hero

"My hope is to see MVI’s influence and impact expand even further. I truly believe that now, more than ever, people are searching. Searching for answers, for hope, for love, for searching for something different than We lost a hero of community—they’re the faith in the world has to offer. I believe that MVI offers all of this and Pastor Tomás Guzaro this year. so much more. My desire is that individuals far from God will Tomás was one ofbethe earliest raised to life in Christ, and knowing that MVI plays a role recipients to be equipped with a is beautiful! in that transformation motorcycle through MVI’s Lorell Lovett, President's Circle member

partnership with the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Tomás saved the lives of hundreds of children after Guatemala was decimated by war and earthquakes. He helped people get health care and shared the gospel in far-reaching villages.

2,511

110

Total Donors

New Donors

Administrative Fundraising 6.6% 1.9%

Tomás went to be with Jesus earlier this year, and he leaves a legacy of changed and faithful followers in his wake. His life also demonstrates Totallives Audited Income the amazing impact that can happen through partnership. The MVI/CMA partnership has provided transportation to 15,159 national pastors, evangelists, and church planters around the world.

$6.39

$6.01

in millions

The Mission Continues...

2019

2020

Fiscal Year

Program 91.5%

As we honor the legacy of Pastor Tomás, we are more committed than ever to equip and empower more people just like him. We are pouring continuous effort into our initiatives of Christian Education, Bible Training, Health and Community Development, Mobilization, and Church Planting. Our Core Mission supports all these initiatives, and this year we have launched two groups of givers to Core Mission: the President’s Circle and Team25. Through generous givers to Core Mission, we can expand the outreach of Missionary Ventures to equip many more heroes like Pastor Tomás.

A Bible for the Man Who Couldn't Read Z A M B I A

snicker went through the crowd as the old man came forward to receive his New Testament.

They knew he couldn't read. His village in Nicaragua was only accessible by river, which was dirty and barely passable after back-to-back powerful hurricanes.

A team of pastors and missionaries equipped by MVI arrived along the river with parcels of beans, rice, and cooking oil, along with mosquito nets and ways to help purify water. In the old man's village of Lambiaka, the team was also able to distribute some copies of the New Testament. It was very well received, but the old man drew a bit of laughter as he came forward for his food parcel and New Testament. "Why do you need a Bible?" one villager asked. "You can't read it." The man just smiled and explained, "My granddaughter knows how to read. She can read it to me." This is just one of many encouraging stories to come out of a region devastated by disasters this year. Despite many hardships, the people are demonstrating great faith.

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THAILAND

UGANDA

Delivering Masks and Hope

hen Rex and Melinda Guynn helped begin a tailoring school in rural Uganda, they never dreamed of the impact it would have. Not only did graduates grow in their faith and learn a valuable trade, but they helped meet an immediate need last year at the sudden demand for masks. One afternoon, Rex and Melinda were able to deliver 200 masks from the tailoring school to the Police and Prison Department. Melinda explains what happened: "When Rex arrived, the Commander invited him in to “talk.” Rex was waiting for the most common question, “What can you do for me?,” but that was not what he wanted. Commander Stephen wanted to talk about Jesus. He said his heart was to serve the Lord in ministry, and he just wanted Rex to pray for him. We believe the Lord has a huge plan for Stephen, and we are so excited to be part of his journey.”